About Me
MikroTik Certified Internetworking Engineer (MTCINE)
1 Introduction to Networking
1-1 Basic Networking Concepts
1-2 OSI Model
1-3 TCPIP Model
1-4 Network Devices
1-5 Network Topologies
2 MikroTik RouterOS Basics
2-1 Introduction to RouterOS
2-2 RouterOS Interface
2-3 Basic Configuration
2-4 User Management
2-5 System Logging
3 IP Addressing and Subnetting
3-1 IPv4 Addressing
3-2 Subnetting
3-3 IPv6 Addressing
3-4 IPv6 Subnetting
3-5 NAT and PAT
4 Routing
4-1 Static Routing
4-2 Dynamic Routing Protocols
4-3 OSPF
4-4 BGP
4-5 EIGRP
5 Wireless Networking
5-1 Wireless Basics
5-2 Wireless Security
5-3 Wireless Configuration
5-4 Wireless Bridging
5-5 Wireless Repeaters
6 VPN Technologies
6-1 VPN Basics
6-2 IPsec VPN
6-3 OpenVPN
6-4 L2TPPPTP
6-5 SSL VPN
7 Quality of Service (QoS)
7-1 QoS Basics
7-2 Traffic Shaping
7-3 Policing
7-4 Prioritization
7-5 Queue Types
8 Firewall and Security
8-1 Firewall Basics
8-2 Firewall Rules
8-3 NAT Rules
8-4 Filtering Rules
8-5 Hotspot and Captive Portal
9 Advanced Topics
9-1 VLANs
9-2 MPLS
9-3 High Availability
9-4 Load Balancing
9-5 Monitoring and Troubleshooting
2.2 RouterOS Interface Explained

2.2 RouterOS Interface Explained

Key Concepts

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

The Graphical User Interface (GUI) is a visual way to interact with RouterOS. It allows users to configure and manage the router using a point-and-click interface. The GUI is accessible through WebFig and Winbox, providing a user-friendly experience for both beginners and advanced users.

Example: Think of the GUI as a control panel with buttons and sliders. Just as you can adjust the volume and change channels on a TV using buttons, you can configure network settings on a router using the GUI.

Command Line Interface (CLI)

The Command Line Interface (CLI) is a text-based interface that allows users to interact with RouterOS by typing commands. The CLI provides more granular control and is often used by advanced users and network administrators for complex configurations and troubleshooting.

Example: Consider the CLI as a keyboard shortcut for advanced users. Just as you can perform complex tasks on a computer by typing commands, you can execute advanced network configurations on a router using the CLI.

WebFig

WebFig is a web-based GUI for RouterOS. It allows users to access and manage the router's settings through a web browser. WebFig is particularly useful for quick configurations and for users who do not have access to Winbox.

Example: Think of WebFig as a remote control for your router. Just as you can control your TV from your smartphone using a remote app, you can manage your router's settings from any device with a web browser using WebFig.

Winbox

Winbox is a proprietary GUI application for RouterOS. It provides a rich set of tools and features for managing MikroTik routers. Winbox is widely used due to its ease of use and comprehensive functionality.

Example: Consider Winbox as a dedicated remote control for your router. Just as a universal remote control offers more features and better control than a standard remote, Winbox provides a more powerful and feature-rich interface for managing your router.

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